The Bryson Every Day Project

Recorded on: Sunday, December 14, 2025, 10:49 PM Episode Summary by AI I reflect on working then spending Christmas time with family while Lexi is away and noticing a shift toward responsibility and protector instincts since moving in together. I talk through loneliness at home, mindset changes, and pushing past fear. I share progress setting up GitHub, reconnecting with an old friend who is a software engineer, and plans to make the app cross platform. I explain testing challenges, delayed logic, medals, simulations, focus issues, and continuing steady development. Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI • I almost feel a sense of responsibility to man the fuck up and handle this stuff. • I just think and perceive things differently. • I should just raw dog it and while it’s going just sitting in peace and just think and just brainstorm and write notes or whatever. Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI • I started killing spiders with my hands. • What the fuck is wrong with them, but they don’t have an iPhone. • Before anybody starts getting all the stats to find us and kill us all. My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI I feel a quiet shift happening in how I see myself and my role. Being alone without Lexi leaves a noticeable void but it also forces me to stand firmer, react faster, and carry myself with more responsibility. I feel grateful for unexpected support, humbled by how much I still do not know, and mentally stretched by building something complex from scratch. I am tired but genuinely excited and locked in. What I Did Today - Summarized by AI Worked on the app, spent time with family, came home alone, reflected on mindset changes, set up GitHub, reconnected with an old friend, discussed cross platform development, tested app logic, thought through simulations, identified focus issues, continued building and debugging Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24) Income Today: +$0 Total Income: $37,977

Recorded on: Sunday, December 13, 2025 Episode Summary by AI I worked late on the app and shipped a new home screen that improves navigation data density and visual clarity. I refined public profiles with task blade completion totals and success and failure rates to support transparent accountability. I see the app less as a revenue play and more as a long term personal brand and credibility engine. I reflected on social media avoidance family dinner Christmas shopping and documented a tragic campus shooting for record keeping. Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI • I wanted it to be, which was a public accountability system where you can do things with your friends, you can see people who are using the app and see how well they’re doing. • I see this as a personal brand move. • I can just reference the app, that part of my identity using the app, living the lifestyle of committing to these tasks and trying to push myself. Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI • The fuck I know you guys heard that my chair just snapped backward. • I feel like the likelihood is very slim not impossible but you know. • I just don’t want to open anything and then feel obligated to respond. My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI I feel grounded and satisfied with progress even while noticing flaws in navigation and my own habits. I trust iteration over perfection. I see the app aligning with who I want to be rather than just what I want to sell. I am aware of avoidance patterns around social media and communication and I am consciously correcting them. I value documenting reality as it happens even when it is uncomfortable. What I Did Today - Summarized by AI built app home screen, improved navigation and data views, designed public accountability metrics, reflected on long term branding, avoided and then reengaged with social messages, attended family dinner, celebrated an aunt’s birthday, did Christmas shopping, documented a tragic news event Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24) Income Today: +$0 Total Income: $37,977

Recorded on: Friday, December 12, 2025, 10:06 PM Episode Summary by AI I reflect on recording late versus early and why end of day captures reality better. I describe finishing core app frameworks and entering tedious testing using multiple devices. I explain major UI changes with a hamburger menu and no fixed homepage. I outline tasks blades and challenges daily weekly monthly. I emphasize commitment accountability team failure mechanics public visibility stats social features and long term culture over profit. I plan to stabilize ship launch to the App Store and gather feedback. Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI • I made a commitment I have to finish it if I dont then I guess Im fucked • The type of people that are going to be using this are the are my kind of people • The idea isnt money the focus is creating a culture of this type of lifestyle Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI • That sounds arrogant as fuck but it is what it is • Its just tedious as shit • What the fuck just happened My Thoughts & Feelings for Today Summarized by AI I feel deep momentum and frustration at the same time. The vision is clear and the system works but the polish phase is mentally draining. I trust the idea enough to push through the tedious parts. I care more about building something real with the right people than optimizing for comfort or mass appeal. I am confident this is something I would personally use and stand behind. What I Did Today Summarized by AI tested app features across devices, refactored navigation into hamburger menu, validated tasks blades and challenges logic, reviewed stats and records accuracy, planned future categories and tags, evaluated team accountability mechanics, outlined App Store launch steps, documented feature ideas and UI fixes Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24) Income Today: +$288 Total Income: $37,977

Recorded on: Friday, December 11 2025, 7:03 PM Episode Summary by AI I talk through a rushed date night while picking up food, owning mistakes in a hard conversation with Lexi about communication and follow through. I reflect on character gaps and discipline while building a self improvement app. A longtime friend who is a software engineer offers free help. The app gains early interest and feedback from testers. Development is progressing with bug discovery, feature ideas, and growing confidence. Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI I had to admit that I was wrong and that I was I did some shitty pussy things and I could have done better, could have communicated better. The fact that I avoided it just unfortunately says a lot about my current, the current state of my character, and I need to improve that. I have the vision. It’s crystal clear in my head. Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI Fuck, I almost hit that garbage can. Great. Wow. You want to hear it again? Yeah. That’s my turn signal. Never podcasting driver. My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI I feel exposed but grounded. I know I avoided discomfort and I owned it. That stings, but it matters. I am frustrated by how clear the vision is in my head and how hard it is to translate it into words. Still, I feel validated by outside interest in the app and supported by people who believe in what I am building. Progress feels real. What I Did Today - Summarized by AI Worked on the app all day, fixed bugs across multiple test accounts, had a difficult relationship conversation, got external validation and feedback, connected with a software engineer friend, posted about the app, planned a date night, picked up food Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24) Income Today: +$0 Total Income: $37,689

Recorded on: Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 08:34 PM Episode Summary by AI I describe another late recording after a full day building and debugging the Blade app. I detail using voice memos to draft prompts for Cursor, hitting heavy Supabase egress usage, deleting large datasets with AI assistance, testing stats and medal logic, breaking and fixing the app in real time, and refining task calculations. I reflect on 75 Hard’s impact on my current work and how Blade mirrors that structure. I outline ideas for required categories, future users, monetization, referrals, and ongoing app validation. Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI • I want people to honor themselves honor their word keep their word but honor themselves • Everything that I'm doing now was born and sprouted from the roots of 75 hard • If I could just recreate that but tailor it to specific areas of my life and apply the same intensity of 75 hard to these other areas of life I want to do that Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI • Could you say that as a slur Someone is being query • I think someone's in my house because I keep hearing noises that's excellent • Thank goodness for people who got here huh My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI I came across as wired in, overstimulated, and deeply absorbed in the build cycle. I’m aware of my own delays with the podcast but accept them. My mind is locked onto debugging, refining logic, and understanding every moving part of the system. There is clear pride, frustration, and momentum all at once, and a sense that Blade is becoming both a personal project and a larger mission. I recognize how much this work ties back to discipline frameworks that shaped me. What I Did Today - Summarized by AI Built and debugged Blade, generated prompts, analyzed Supabase egress, deleted massive datasets, validated stats and medal logic, broke and fixed the simulator, tested UI flows, created backups, reviewed errors, posted for beta testers, had a Zoom call with Mina, got a haircut. Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24) Income Today: +$0 Total Income: $37,689

Recorded on: Tuesday, December 09, 2025, 10:04 PM Episode Summary by AI I spoke about using voice memos as a thinking tool to generate detailed prompts for Cursor through ChatGPT which lets me build the Blade app faster and with far clearer structure. I caught up on fourteen overdue podcast uploads which took hours. I reviewed my first year of income which is nearing forty thousand. I fixed a major missing file issue in the app which unlocked more than two hundred tracked metrics and let me simulate medals. I spent the rest of the day refining emblems, medals and the progression system. Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI • It is actually almost like if I'm not working here at my laptop or at my desk or whatever, I will just take my phone with me and I will just talk to it. • The cooler the emblem the more the more that is going on with the emblem the more things you need to do to achieve it. • Even if nobody ever downs this app ever some of these emblems I want to be able to flaunt off. Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI • Think about trying to bake a cake in the oven, but there is no cake in the pan. • It was as if there was a hologram in the oven. • What do you need You want my money Okay cool. My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI I felt the strain of the backlog but also the relief of clearing it. I felt the grind of development but also the rush from fixing something that had me stuck. I felt validated watching the medal system come to life. I saw how much better my workflow gets when I let myself think out loud and let AI structure it. The momentum feels real and I want to keep pushing. What I Did Today - Summarized by AI Recorded voice memos, generated structured prompts, cleared fourteen podcast uploads, reviewed yearly revenue, fixed missing app files, unlocked the full stats system, simulated medals, created and saved emblem designs, refined the medal progression system. Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24) Income Today: +$0 Total Income: $37,689

Recorded on: Monday, December 08, 2025, 09:23 PM Episode Summary by AI I describe how I record long voice notes to outline functions for my app then transcribe them and feed them into AI to generate structured prompts for Cursor. I explain how this method speeds up thinking and planning. I detail progress on blades collaboration tasks stats polishing and preparing the app for testers. I talk about waking up early increased productivity long focused work sessions and my drive to ship the app and refine medals social features and overall UX. Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI • “Leveraging AI with AI to build me stuff.” • “I woke up at 4.30 and I pretty much just worked 8 straight hours.” • “I’ve never been more excited about a project.” Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI • “Take a shit whatever.” • “Are you going up at 430.” • “I don’t know what you want to call it.” My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI I feel locked in and sharp today. The workflow of talking out loud then pushing everything through AI into Cursor is the cleanest way I’ve found to translate the chaos in my head into actual product features. I feel momentum and clarity. Waking up early gave me a mental edge and I fed that into long deep work. I’m restless to get this thing out in real users’ hands but still focused on building it right. What I Did Today - Summarized by AI Recorded voice memos, transcribed them, generated structured prompts, fed prompts into Cursor, advanced blades collaboration, checked task and stat logic, refined notifications and messaging, reviewed UI issues, planned medals system, worked from 430 a.m. to the evening, prepped podcast upload. Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24) Income Today: +$510 Total Income: $37,689

Recorded on: Sunday, December 07, 2025 Episode Summary by AI I talk through catching up on nearly two weeks of missed uploads, my expanded monitor setup that finally works smoothly, and a productive day building out major chunks of the app including team blades and social features. I explore a competitor app called Life Reset, break down its structure, pricing, and differences, and process the brief hopelessness that comes from seeing someone already succeed. Later I discover Andy Frisella’s new Operator Standard platform which mirrors much of what I am building, triggering another round of comparison before reaffirming that my project still stands on its own path. Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI • “It has become just an everyday thing for me or an everyday part of life for me.” • “I made it because I had a really bad habits that used to ruin my life so I made an app which gives me a system to build disciplines.” • “I just think the timing on this is crazy.” Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI • “Susie, Chris, and Bob John. I don’t know, who gives a fuck dude?” • “What are they, anime symbols or some Yu Gi Oh stuff.” • “Did I just buy it what the fuck just happened.” My Thoughts and Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI I caught myself oscillating between confidence and brief doubt as I compared my work to other apps in the space. Seeing a competitor with traction always punches for a moment, but walking through how they actually operate reminded me that what I am building is different and still worth pursuing. Andy dropping a full platform the same moment I am deep in development is wild timing, but it doesn’t change what I am doing or why. My project still matters to me and I’m pushing it forward. What I Did Today - Summarized by AI worked on my app, fixed a major bug, set up my vertical monitor, organized a six screen workflow, explored the Life Reset app, analyzed its pricing and features, downloaded and tested it, reviewed user feedback, continued refining team blade and social concepts, discovered Andy Frisella’s Operator Standard platform, compared it to my work, messaged Andrew about the blade idea Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24) Income Today: +$0 Total Income: $37,179

Recorded on: Saturday, December 06, 2025 Episode Summary by AI I talk through a long gap in uploads and the friction of needing to publish fourteen episodes at once. I reflect on Spotify wrapped confusion and the odd metrics Podbean gives me. Most of the episode centers on deep development progress for the Blade app including programs, commitments, tasks, medals, social features, debugging, UI progress, and long term vision. I explain my monitor setup problems, docking station issues, the move to a vertical second display, and running Blade and FitBiz development in parallel. Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI • I really enjoy coming up with ways to differentiate this app from normal habit track route. • I think it’ll be really cool. • Exactly what was in my head is now created in real life. Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI • Bed P P the bed pee pee. Nice. • Eat my asshole. • I just raw dog with my laptop. My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI I feel stretched between excitement and overwhelm. The gap in uploads annoys me but I also like the break. My brain is locked onto building this app because it finally feels real and the pieces are clicking. The social features, the tiles, the commitments, the whole Blade environment is starting to match the picture I’ve had in my head for months. That rush keeps pulling me forward. At the same time I’m frustrated by small tech hassles, monitors, cables, and the grind of repetitive tasks. But the momentum is real and I’m seeing the path. What I Did Today - Summarized by AI Worked on Blade social features, debugged Xcode errors, brainstormed Blade programs, refined commitment logic, reviewed Spotify metrics, tested stats tab, designed medals and code redemption ideas, evaluated monitor setup, reorganized workspace, planned parallel development for FitBiz and Blade, ran builds and corrected missing files, documented development decisions. Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24) Income Today: +$0 Total Income: $37,179

Recorded on: Friday, December 05, 2025 Episode Summary by AI I record another episode without uploading any of the backlog and reflect on why the podcast exists as documented proof of my thinking while I build this app. I talk through my progress fixing bugs, refining logic, adding fonts, testing features and preparing future systems like medals and social components. I think about identity, discipline and the audience this app will attract and mention how tedious testing will be before building more. I end the day preparing for date night. Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI • I really envy people who can speak so fluidly and say exactly what is on their mind. • There needs to be something that happens when you complete a task. There needs to be something that happens when you forget. That needs to be something that happens when you fail. • I do believe within my heart that this will be a core component or a core reason why this succeeds. Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI • Who gives a fuck dude. • Bob's candle. I don't know. • Get the fuck out of here dude. My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI I feel locked in on what I am building and fully aware of how much work is ahead, but I am steady and methodical right now. I know the podcast helps me think. I know this app has real weight to it. I can sense the scale of what I am creating and I am not intimidated by the workload. I am more focused than impressed and more deliberate than excited. What I Did Today - Summarized by AI Worked on the app, fixed bugs, tested features, refined logic, reviewed fonts, thought through medals and ranks, checked listener stats, prepared for date night. Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24) Income Today: +$320 Total Income: $37,179

Recorded on: Thursday, December 04, 2025 Episode Summary by AI I explain how blades evolved from rigid four category structures into flexible bundles of tasks that anyone can create once they have personally completed the components. I outline the honor system, the ecosystem of community blades, the contract flow, the commitment lockout, task and blade tabs, and the long term goal of featuring creators like Andy Frisella or Jocko. I detail medals, festive awards, ranking systems, daily login medals and how they support long term habit adoption and community engagement. Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI • What I came up with was almost this communal contribution to blades and self development helping other people. • The idea is that once you commit, you are in so learn how to commit and stick with it. • There is almost an infinite amount of ways to award someone for doing stuff but the idea is that there is just so many different things that somebody could do that there is always something for someone to do in the pursuit of self development. Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI • I really handicapped or capped a lot of what I was doing you know but whatever. • I am just talking out my ass. • Do not know why it just came to mind magnificent Shredder. My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI I can feel how deep into this build I am right now. The pace is heavy but the progress is real and I can tell the system is becoming something I will use every day for a long time. The clarity around blades, medals, restrictions, contracts and community is tightening and it feels like the direction finally clicked. I can also feel the annoyance of being behind on uploads mixed with the realism that I just need to sit down and knock them out. What I Did Today - Summarized by AI Worked on the app, solved issues, refined blade structure, built medals and ranking ideas, generated icon sets, expanded contract and commitment logic, experimented with community blade rules, reflected on pricing and habit tracker upsell, reviewed festive medal categories, organized achievement concepts, tested UI navigation, documented system behavior, considered login rewards, planned next steps. Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24) Income Today: +$0 Total Income: $36,859

Recorded on: Wednesday, December 03, 2025 Episode Summary by AI I describe being far behind on uploads while obsessing over debugging my app. I walk through issues with task completion logic animations calendar grids date handling and how Codex solved problems Cursor kept missing. I test fixes repeatedly and still find errors which leads to more prompting. I break down medal concepts and emblem generation logic. I recap a Zoom call with Mina where we review renewals financial tracking client statuses and his leadership philosophy and revenue goals. Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI • Everything in life can be pared down to you trying to lose weight • I just lead the way I would want to be led and I lead in the opposite way ways that I have been led throughout the years • Everything that you do in life and all the struggles that you go through at the end of the day is for your benefit Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI • Holy fuck • Easy peasy loud and squeezy • God damn dude your boys rich I made 4 bucks My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI I feel overloaded and behind but locked in on getting the logic right before building anything new. I know I am deep in the weeds and bouncing between frustration and small wins. I am aware that my focus on the build pushes everything else back yet I keep moving because the vision is strong. The Zoom call reminded me the work matters and the team is growing which adds pressure and motivation at the same time. What I Did Today - Summarized by AI Debugged animations and task logic, tested date handling, prompted Codex for fixes, reviewed medals and emblem assets, examined calendar grid spacing, generated Firefly variations, completed renewals, reviewed client data with Mina, checked podcast analytics, evaluated Stripe payout issue, updated financial entries. Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24) Income Today: +$0 Total Income: $36,859

Recorded on: Tuesday, December 02, 2025 Episode Summary by AI I describe being far behind on uploads and hating the tedious process of exporting and editing episodes. I detail major progress on the Blade app including blades tasks medals ranks themes calendars frequencies collaborative blades and complex logic. I break down my philosophy on motives and self development and why competitive accountability matters. I outline future social features and the honor system. I end with reflections on integrity medals long term culture building and running three miles in the cold. Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI • I want to be better at building and believing myself. I want to be better at leading my future family. I want to be better at leading my kids my future teams. • I just wonder if we can actually make that real life where people can just do something that's really hard for them and see that there are a lot of other people that are also doing that. • Nobody's gonna know except you. You may as well do it right. Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI • Rather than trying to take a shit and figure take a shit rather than flip it losing my shit what I don't know. • What if somebody is doing something and they want to do it a 100 times a day. Like sending a DM or doing a call. What if they want to do 100 a day. • I'm sitting here bitching about uploading a podcast to the internet for 1000000000s of people to hear. My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI I feel stretched thin but energized by the momentum of the Blade app. The work is heavy but I can see the architecture of something meaningful forming and that keeps me locked in. I know I complain about the tedious pieces but I also know I’m addicted to the build and the vision behind it. I’m trying to codify discipline identity and integrity into something real and usable. The app makes sense to me because I need it as much as anyone. What I Did Today - Summarized by AI Worked on Blade app logic and features, finished tasks for Mina, coordinated with Trey and Karn, refined ranks themes medals and achievement systems, mapped complex frequency logic, brainstormed social and collaborative blade ideas, reviewed stats designs, documented new concepts, reflected through recording, ran three miles in the cold. Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24) Income Today: +$0 Total Income: $36,859

Recorded on: Monday, December 01, 2025 Episode Summary by AI I detail a full day building my new app which I plan to use daily. I explain how creating this differs from FitBiz because I am the end user which makes the work addictive. I experiment with rank icons inspired by Call of Duty and 75 Hard and refine aesthetics while avoiding dark themes. I outline rank math, streak logic and feature tests while debugging errors. I track client issues in FitBiz and note multiple fixes requested. I close reflecting on progress and plans to continue building tomorrow. Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI • I love this so much. This is so exciting. • I just want to get it. I wanna get it right. • I’m so glad that that I figured that out because that means I get to start tomorrow off with no errors with no bugs clean slate get to rock and roll. Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI • It looks like I'm playing wizards wizards online what is it called Wizards 101. • This is such a fucking badass habit tracker. • People freak the fuck out when you say the word cult but you know to make a thriving brand a thriving community a culture you know cult right. My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI I can feel how locked in I am. This build has me energized because I finally get to create something I will actually use which changes everything about how I think and how I work. The icons the ranks the logic the testing it all feels like progress I can see and touch. Even with bugs and setbacks I know exactly why this matters to me which is why I’m already ready to wake up and keep working. What I Did Today - Summarized by AI Worked on my app, generated and tested rank icons, refined aesthetic themes, mapped rank math, debugged errors, tested frequency logic, built and ran new versions, handled FitBiz fixes for clients, reviewed issues from Mina Dawson Trey and others, updated renewal logic, checked Utah snow, prepared for tomorrow’s development work Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24) Income Today: +$540 Total Income: $36,859

Recorded on: Sunday, November 30, 2025 Episode Summary by AI I describe a day split between getting my first real Christmas tree with Lexi and diving deep into building the Blade app. The tree outing feels like a milestone and sparks reflection on how fast life is moving. The rest of the day centers on app development, testing builds, refining features, and exploring existing habit trackers to confirm my vision is unique. I outline Blade as a discipline driven challenge system rather than a simple habit tracker and note how excited I am to build it. Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI • Half the shit I talked about on the show I came up with on the show. • I want everything to be earned. I want everything to be status. • This is some impactful shit. This is so cool, and this is something that I could just promote and talk about whenever, just something that's mine. Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI • Oh, well, let's see how it's done. Eighteen ratings. Oh, this shit is I don't give a fuck. This shit's gay, bro. • Dude, gay. Collect pets. • Maybe that's take a shit. I need to take a shit 10 times in 10 days. My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI I feel the weight of how fast life is moving, and the Christmas tree made that hit harder than usual. I’m proud of where I’m at with Lexi and the life we’re building. At the same time, the Blade app has me in a flow state that is hard to walk away from. I’m realizing this project gives me a level of excitement, ownership, and creative momentum that FitBiz never did. I’m seeing the shape of something real here and it feels like I’m building exactly what I want to use. What I Did Today - Summarized by AI Got a Christmas tree, bought decor at Target, went to the gym and did half a Murph, researched competitor apps, tested Blade app builds in Xcode, refined UI elements, brainstormed Blade features, reviewed leaderboard ideas, confirmed app saves were failing, prepared to fix more bugs, ended the night with Biscoff pie. Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24) Income Today: +$0 Total Income: $36,319

Recorded on: Saturday, November 29, 2025 Episode Summary by AI I talk through a hyper productive day where I stepped away from FitBiz dev and dove deep into building a new iPhone app inspired by my old Blade protocol. I explain why FitBiz became overwhelming due to its complexity and high stakes. I outline my vision for a habit tracking app with public accountability, community challenges, leaderboards, integrity driven culture, influencer backed programs, and gamification. I describe my excitement, my lack of pressure to rush FitBiz, and my desire to build something for myself. Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI • "I want to do some stuff for me because everything that I've built, it's not for me." • "My quote worst case scenario is just what everybody else's normal life is." • "I really like the idea of making something that will help shape someone's life for the better." Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI • "I'm in my closet again and I guarantee you this quality is fucking unreal." • "Dust off left side of the armchair that's brown not black 5 times per hour. What the fuck is that?" • "I don't want to have to record a show right before bed. It's probably one of my least favorite things yet I do it all the time." My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI I felt pulled back to Blade because it actually energizes me. FitBiz felt heavy and bloated and I could see myself getting buried under its moving parts, deadlines, and expectations. Building something for myself woke up the part of me that likes creating without pressure. I’m not panicked about sales or timelines and I’m not scared of worst case scenarios. I want to build something that excites me, something that feels meaningful, something I’ll actually use. What I Did Today - Summarized by AI Built an iPhone app, brainstormed Blade ideas, evaluated FitBiz complexity, paused FitBiz dev, cleaned the house, made the bed, reflected on monetization paths, explored leaderboard concepts, planned community features, thought through accountability systems. Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24) Income Today: +$0 Total Income: $36,319

Recorded on: Friday, November 28, 2025, 11:05 PM Episode Summary by AI I describe grinding through tedious Fitbiz development while recognizing the long term payoff. A tweet about high IQ becoming a poverty trap hits me hard because it exposes my fear of being seen as dumb and my tendency to overthink instead of ship. I reflect on execution versus perfection, my own triggers with competence, the contrast between high ticket software and mass market apps, the scale of my project, the risks of AI built systems, and the need to deepen my coding skills. Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI • Intelligence creates options. Options create paralysis. Paralysis creates poverty. • Ideas without execution are expensive hobbies for smart people, scared to look stupid. • A gorgeous idea in the hands of someone who overthinks becomes a mental prison. Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI • Maybe one day they’ll wear. • I really have to think through everything. And it sucks. • Happy Black Friday. Peace. My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI I can feel myself wrestling with the tension between wanting to build something elite and realizing I slow myself down by protecting the image of being smart. The tweet hit because it exposed patterns I already know exist in me. I know execution is the real game and I’m pushing through the tedious parts because I want the finished product to actually matter. I feel the weight of the project but also the momentum I’ve built. What I Did Today - Summarized by AI Built Fitbiz features, reflected on execution versus overthinking, compared high ticket software with low ticket apps, analyzed my fear of incompetence, considered learning coding, thought through UX decisions, imagined future user feedback systems. Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24) Income Today: +$320 Total Income: $36,319 (accurate correction)

Recorded on: Thursday, November 27, 2025, 10:19 AM Episode Summary by AI I describe rushing a Thanksgiving episode before heading to family events and avoiding work for the day. I focus on gratitude for Alexis, my family, health, home, daily comforts, the ability to work from home, and even stress because it signals progress. I reflect on earning success rather than luck and believing I will out earn my entire family. I express gratitude for my tools, my car, conveniences, influencers who shaped me, and the power of social media to spread ideas. Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI • I am extremely grateful for my girlfriend Alexis Buchanan for everything that she does for us for the type of person she is. • I am grateful for all the stress that I have because that means that I am doing something. • I want the money because I earned it and because I built whatever I built from the ground up and that generated me the income. Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI • whatever the fuck that is • Get a map bevy. Nick if you are listening. Oh go get a mad baby. • I am grateful for fake plants. dont gotta take care of them. They just look nice always. My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI I feel grateful across the board and I can tell I wanted a break from work. I am grounded in what matters and I am proud of the position I have built for myself. I feel motivated by pressure and by the idea of earning everything outright. I am anchored by Alexis and my family and I know exactly why I push so hard. Today I am present and appreciative rather than focused on output. What I Did Today - Summarized by AI Ran a turkey trot, got ready for Thanksgiving events, recorded the podcast early, reflected on gratitude across my life, avoided work, thought about a home gym setup. Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24) Income Today: +$0 Total Income: $35,919

Recorded on: Wednesday, November 26, 2025, 10:27 PM Episode Summary by AI I describe a long attempt to build a login and organization based signup system for my software. I deal with errors, confusion about restarting servers, and the difficulty of learning backend logic while trying to keep development moving. I reflect on architecture decisions, progress with linking accounts and live updates, and the need to polish everything later. I outline frustrations, plans for future developers, minor interface tests, and finish by noting the upcoming turkey trot with Lexi. Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI • I am learning so much and it is so frustrating all in the same time. • You really have to think about where things should go to make the most sense. • I am not worried but it is going to take some time for sure. Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI • And it is being slower than a bitch. • Whatever the fuck you call it. • Happy Thanksgiving super grateful for a lot of different things. We will touch on that a different day. My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI I feel the strain of pushing through unfamiliar technical territory while still being driven by the excitement of building something meaningful. The friction from not knowing certain basics irritates me, but the progress I make reinforces that I can figure this out. I want to move faster and skip the headaches, yet I know this phase matters and that getting authentication right is non negotiable. Underneath the frustration, I still feel momentum and purpose. What I Did Today - Summarized by AI Tried building organization linked login system, fought 409 errors, restarted servers, tested account linking, debated architecture for team permissions and roster, checked live updates, tested settings behavior, reflected on future developer hiring, planned for turkey trot with Lexi. Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24) Income Today: +$0 Total Income: $35,919

Recorded on: Tuesday, November 25, 2025, 10:00 PM Episode Summary by AI I describe nearly destroying my entire software environment after killing critical processes that wiped users, settings, and configurations. A Supabase pro backup from the night before saved everything, so I lost only minimal progress. I cover a long day at the hospital supporting my mom during knee surgery followed by frustrating attempts to integrate Calendly. Later I reflect on emotional overload when Lexi brought me dessert, my views on pressure, persistence, quitting, religion, responsibility, and carrying burdens for the people I care about. Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI • “Have you ever been so stressed and so pissed and so upset with everything that when the shittiest thing happens, you don’t even react” • “I just won’t quit, and if I won’t quit, then I’m bound to succeed sooner than later” • “There’s nothing that you could say or take away or whatever that I wouldn’t do for Lexi because she is family to me” Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI • “Yes I use Yahoo eat my balls” • “My spoon flicked the cake and the whipped cream all over my shirt all over my pants” • “There’s nothing on the screen why” My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI I felt stretched thin between responsibility, stress and emotional memory. I carried the weight of trying to build something massive alone, and the near disaster with my software pushed me into that numb acceptance where breaking points don’t even register. Being with my mom in the hospital stirred old memories I usually keep buried. Lexi walking in with a small gesture cracked me open because it cut through the noise. I know I’m built for this path, even when it grinds me down, and I don’t consider quitting. What I Did Today - Summarized by AI Supported my mom through knee surgery, spent hours waiting at the hospital, ate early dinner with family, attempted to work on the Calendly integration, returned home and accidentally broke major parts of my software environment, restored the system using a Supabase backup, tested Calendly again, talked with Lexi, reflected on stress and persistence while recording the episode. Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24) Income Today: +$0 Total Income: $35,919

Recorded on: Monday, November 24, 2025, 10:04 PM Episode Summary by AI I talk through building a Calendly integration so booked calls automatically enter the lead system. I describe test bookings failing because of webhook signature issues while running multiple terminals and restarting servers. I reflect on prompting frustrations, loose ends from building too much at once, and the need for a top down flow chart for how leads enter and move through the software. I note how data migration will be far easier than in Notion and outline future ideas like question mark guides and built in feedback. I close with a brief mention of a quick team call and being behind on podcast uploads. Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI • “I swear prompting with AI is a whole fucking skill itself.” • “The more paint that I can throw on the wall I can see more of the picture all at once.” • “The fact that I can create whatever I want from a prompt whereas with notion I could give it a prompt and it would create something kind of close in 10 minutes is insane.” Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI • “This person’s name is shit ass balls.” • “Let’s go dick Schmelzenheimer.” • “Email is gonna be rancid sack 90 at musk.org .” My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI I feel the weight of juggling too many moving parts at once while still being impressed by how far this project has come. I can see the structure taking shape even when the execution feels chaotic. I know I’m naïve in some areas and rely heavily on AI, but I also see how powerful it is and how much it lets me build. I’m frustrated by the setbacks but still fully invested in getting this right. What I Did Today - Summarized by AI Worked on Calendly integration, ran multiple test bookings, debugged webhook errors, restarted servers, reviewed terminal logs, reflected on prompting issues, mapped lead entry flow, thought through future features, attended a short team call, noted podcast upload backlog Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24) Income Today: +$600 Total Income: $35,919

Recorded on: Sunday, November 23, 2025, 11:37 PM Episode Summary by AI I describe delaying uploads and needing to post six episodes tomorrow. I reflect on productive work building my software and how AI accelerates everything I create. I explain using ChatGPT to craft prompts for Cursor which then builds features at scale. I detail progress on the form builder, the appeal of one update pushing to all users, operating simultaneous builds, and imagining future expansion including route software and personal systems. I end energized by full control and vertical integration. Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI • I am seeing what I wanted to create in my brain in real life right now • I can track everything and see which things are doing well which pages are visited less which pages are visited more • Somebody thought of how to do this and because they did I can do what I am doing now Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI • Just give me a fucking answer • God damn it • I said uh fucking twice damn it god damn it My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI I feel energized and locked in. I see the leverage AI gives me and how quickly ideas become real when I push them through Cursor at scale. I feel the pull to keep building because everything is finally matching the picture in my head. I’m aware of the workload but I’m not overwhelmed by it. I’m excited by the control this gives me and I want to accelerate and refine everything I am creating. What I Did Today - Summarized by AI Built software features, refined form builder, created multiple prompts, ran simultaneous Cursor builds, analyzed logic flow, reviewed follow ups page, explored route app idea, reflected on vertical integration, organized podcast upload backlog Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24) Income Today: +$0 Total Income: $35,319

Recorded on: Sunday, November 22, 2025, 10:36 PM Episode Summary by AI I worked on Fitbiz and pushed through issues while building my form builder which now lets users create custom check in forms and generate shareable links. Seeing it work in real time gave me a massive sense of progress and reinforced that I can build anything inside this software. I noted small bugs and inconsistencies to fix later. Trey paid late due to losing his mom and Mina has not reviewed the materials yet. Everything is moving forward and loading fast. Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI • The more times that it does not do what I want it to do, the more opportunity it gives me to look inside to see what the problem is • Small wins like this where I can see the finished product and I'm stoked about it and it works and it's how I envisioned it • There's nothing that I can't not do Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI • Holy shit, it just, hold on • I'm kind of weird • All fuck My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI I felt energized by seeing my own software actually working the way I imagined. The form builder clicking together lit me up and reminded me that this whole thing is actually happening and I'm capable of building it myself. I'm still learning React and Python on the fly but the momentum is real. The bugs are annoying but they teach me how the system behaves. Getting paid eased tension and I feel lighter now that deliveries are off my plate. What I Did Today - Summarized by AI Worked on Fitbiz, built form builder, generated test link, tested client side form, reviewed responses, noted bugs, checked messages from Trey and Mina, reflected on progress, prepared for date night. Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24) Income Today: +$320 Total Income: $35,319

Recorded on: Friday, November 21, 2025, 11:02 PM Episode Summary by AI I describe a full day focused entirely on building Fitbiz with no distractions. I refine the master log, financials, lead pipeline, automations, and multi tenant structure. I audit errors, fix bugs, strengthen logic, and validate that edits sync across pages. I outline the upcoming work on check ins, follow ups, form building, and social proof generation. I reflect on the shift away from Notion limitations and the speed of development using AI while noting remaining polish and infrastructure tasks. Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI • AI is just a beautiful thing. It is so powerful. • Everything is going exactly according to plan. • I am taking advantage of it full force. Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI • Goddamn. • This little chord underneath my table just fell and hit my leg and all I saw was just a little black speck. Scared the shit out of me. • Why does it do that? I didn't ask you to. My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI I feel locked in, productive, and fully absorbed in building this software. I can see the system taking shape in real time and it feels like the most momentum I have ever had on this project. I am recognizing bugs quicker, understanding errors, and watching everything connect. There is still a long list ahead but none of it feels overwhelming. I am moving fast and the vision is becoming clearer. What I Did Today - Summarized by AI Worked on Fitbiz, refined master log, built financials tabs, improved lead pipeline, added automations, fixed bugs, reviewed logic, tested multi tenant behavior, planned check ins and form builder, noted issues for Mina, identified UI polish needs. Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24) Income Today: +$0 Total Income: $34,999

763. Delivery Complete, Open Road, LFG Recorded on: Thursday, November 20, 2025, 10:40 PM Episode Summary by AI I describe delivering the full system to Mina which means both Trey and Mina now have everything. I explain my relief at being done with Notion builds and shifting fully into building my own software using Cursor and Supabase. I detail rapid progress on the financial log and master log and how AI executes code based on prompts. I outline security considerations workflow improvements onboarding plans and possibilities for data migration automation and future platform expansion. Notable Quotes From This Episode, by AI • it is so close to what I envisioned in my head • whatever I can imagine code can do it • more opportunity for me Funny, Out of Context Quotes, by AI • if I want to put a big purple triangle on the top right corner that says ball sack I could • make it so you duplicate it • I could just click that and I'm done dude My Thoughts & Feelings for Today - Summarized by AI I feel energized by the shift from fixing Notion builds to building something real that functions exactly how I want. Watching ideas in my head turn into working software hits different. Delivering to Trey and Mina cleared the weight I have been carrying for months. Now everything feels like forward motion and the speed of progress is unreal. Confidence is high and the vision is starting to feel inevitable. What I Did Today - Summarized by AI Delivered Mina’s system, confirmed Trey’s delivery, shifted focus to Fitbiz software, built master log and financial log, refined UI behaviors, reviewed Cursor’s implementation notes, recorded a demo video, evaluated security and efficiency notes, planned onboarding structure, considered data migration automation, set boundaries on Dawson’s involvement. Business Revenue Tracker (Since 12/20/24) Income Today: +$0 Total Income: $34,999